Number of gas leak incidents rose to 30 in 2023; maximum in Gujarat: Data
The government has implemented several preventive measures, including enhanced provisions under the Factories Act, 1948, National Disaster Management Guidelines for Chemical Disasters, updated National Disaster Management Plan from 2019 and mandatory safety regulations under the Environment Protection Act.
The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has initiated training programmes that focussed on chemical and petrochemical industrial safety for major accident hazard units across the country.
Additionally, Ministry of Environment has developed an integrated guidance framework for chemical safety, mandating regular inspections of industrial sites and emergency preparedness plans.
Published - December 20, 2024 04:38 pm IST
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